Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

Provençal Pork Tenderloin

I was thrilled at how well this dish turned out!  I baked a lovely, lean pork tenderloin in a pan… Continue reading »

Fennel, Orange & Watercress Salad with Pistachio Vinaigrette

For this light summer salad I started with the classic combination of raw fennel and sweet navel oranges.  From there I added in watercress… Continue reading »

Strawberry & Apricot Galette

Hands down, my favorite summertime dessert to make is a fruit galette. Sounds fancy (and looks fancy) but it couldn’t… Continue reading »

Sauteed Cucumbers & Radishes with Fresh Dill

This quick summertime sauté of colorful veggies gets its ‘pop’ of flavor from fresh herbs and a touch of white… Continue reading »

Tortellini en Brodo with Rotisserie Chicken & Green Peas

Tortellini en brodo is a classic Italian dish of pillowy tortellini served in a flavorful broth.  It may seem strange to… Continue reading »

Herb-Crusted Turkey Tenderloins with Lemony Green Olive Sauce

I love that Publix has been offering several cuts of turkey in the meat section lately. Most of us are… Continue reading »

Summer Orzo with Tomato-Basil Sauce

What makes this pasta dish a ‘summer’ orzo is its lovely tomato-basil sauce and the colorful mixture of summertime vegetables…. Continue reading »

Roasted Parsnips with Rosemary & Orange Sauce

The natural buttery taste of parsnips is enhanced when you roast them in a hot oven.  They become tender, but… Continue reading »

Wheat Berry Tabbouleh with Feta & Pistachios

A traditional tabbouleh is a Middle Eastern whole grain salad filled with parsley, mint, cucumbers and fresh tomatoes.  Typically made… Continue reading »

Lemon & Za’atar-Roasted Chicken Breasts

Za’atar is a wonderfully fragrant Middle Eastern spice mix that combines sesame seeds, salt, sumac and dried herbs.  It livens… Continue reading »